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The xorg-x11-server-common (X Windows) package must not be installed, unless required.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL-06-000291 | RHEL-06-000291 | RHEL-06-000291_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Unnecessary packages should not be installed to decrease the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000291_chk ) |
|---|
| To ensure the X Windows package group is removed, run the following command: $ rpm -qi xorg-x11-server-common The output should be: package xorg-x11-server-common is not installed If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000291_fix) |
|---|
| Removing all packages which constitute the X Window System ensures users or malicious software cannot start X. To do so, run the following command: # yum groupremove "X Window System" |